Cotter Area Chamber

With the most scenic site on the White River, three miles of river frontage for fantastic fishing and an historic downtown, Cotter is a wonderful place to vacation, shop or live.

Cotter was built upon the strength of character of strong willed people who built the railroad through here almost a hundred years ago. This colorful history helped preserve the integrity of the community through good times and bad. Early railroaders and their descendants still live in Cotter and help form the foundation for recovery even today.

Membership Application
Chamber Bylaws

The Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce is a
diverse mix of individuals from river guides to
retailers, restaurants to relocation, committed to
the betterment of Cotter and her people.

Our members are interested in the revitalization of our historic downtown area and the rehabilitation of the buildings there. In addition, we help promote fishing events through the year. Cotter has been officially designated by the Arkansas Legislature as Trout Capital USA, and, as possibly the best fishing spot in the Ozarks, truly deserves the title.

The Great Cotter Trout Festival

Each year the Cotter Chamber hosts the "The Great Cotter Trout Festival" at Big Spring Park which celebrates world class trout fishing and safe boating in the Cotter area. Major sponsors have included the North Arkansas Fly Fishers, Mid-South Fly Fishers, Rod and Reel Fishing Club, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Great food, entertainment and arts and crafts exhibits round out an outstanding family attraction.

New Businesses

Some members are in the process of rejuvenating their business buildings and homes. Additionally, we believe that there is a prime area for development outside the historic area along the US Highway 62/412 corridor.

Members of the Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce offer complete vacation accommodations that are available year round. Cotter is blessed with the same natural splendor that captivated early settlers to this region one hundred years ago.

Of course, our biggest assets are the White River and the beauty of the surrounding area. Anglers come from all over the world at all times of year to test the rainbow and brown trout, while non-fishing visitors walk the nature trails (one upriver, one downriver) or watch the kids swimming in the Big Spring. Always at the back of our minds is our historic designation of "Trout Capital, USA."

Chamber meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the Cotter VFW Hall. If you're interested in helping Cotter, please join us there. For further information, write office@cotterarkansas.com or call 870.321.1243.

Officers for 2012 are:
Paula Flippin, President
Martha Grant, Treasurer
Tommy Hagan, Vice President
Tina Berry, Secretary

We have an excellent board and good things are planned for this year. Other Chamber Board members-at-large:
Gary Flippin
Bill Thorne
Marcia Taylor
Michele Linehan

You can contact the Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce at:
PO Box 489
Cotter, AR 72626
Phone: 870.321.1243
Web: http://cotterarkansas.com
E-mail: office@cotterarkansas.com